This week on In Plain Sight, host Simon Chong dives into the fascinating world of audio description!

Discover how it brings the visual arts to life for those who are blind or have low vision, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity.

Simon is joined by audio description advocate Jayde Abbott, singer, actor, voice-over artist and theatre lover Grace King, and Vision Australia Radio Perth volunteer Brigida Desebrock, who shares her passion for audio describing.

To keep updated on audio described events in WA, you can join the Audio Description Events, WA Facebook group mentioned by Brigida during her interview.

The National Gallery of Australia runs a monthly online program for people who are blind or with low vision from across the country. Each session includes audio description of works of art in the National Gallery’s collection and presentations by specialist staff, along with poetry and music to enhance the listening experience. Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 6632 if you require further information or assistance, or go to their website.

With thanks to Cate Mckenzie for recording Brigida's interview, and to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing Grace's interview.

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This week Simon and Abby have a lively conversation with the energetic, engaging Tayla Taseff.

Tayla shares her journey from being a Telethon Child to becoming a dynamic public speaker.

We learn about life with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and explore some of the fabulous fun adventures this Tayla has, including her love of live music and musicals.

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In this week's show we talk with disability advocate Erika Webb. We discover some of the great advances in the provision of accessibility and inclusion for people with a disability. And, discuss some of the small things done well with thoughtfulness that can make life easier.

We also learn what simple small things can still create big barriers for a person with a disability.

Do you know the history of Vision Australia Radio?

Do you know the history of BCWA?

Stay with us to learn about this and much more.

With thanks to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing of the interview.

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